I was standing in our bedroom looking through the window, as had been my routine for many days, with the darkness of the night reflecting the darkness of my soul.

As the sun began to dawn on this particular morning, it was as if individual words were painted on each ray of light. The words broke through the darkness and whispered a promise that I would cling to: “As surely as the sun rises every morning, there is hope for you.”

I had been walking through the deepest valley of depression I had ever known. It was a season when hope seemed to be slipping through my fingers, and my grip was waning.

I will never forget the relief I sensed when the red dawn spoke those words of life.

Many times since that morning I have encountered God's testimony of the power, love, grace, goodness and faithfulness through His creation—whether in the vastness of His ocean, reminding me of the depths of His love; the powerful electrical storms, racing through the skies with the pounding of thunder to gain my reverent attention; the gentle rains that seem to cleanse the air I breathe, inciting gratitude for his great grace; or every sunrise that tells me He is faithful.

God’s creation is a witness to His attributes.

In Acts 14, when the people of Lystra encountered the power of God, they attributed it to Paul and Barnabas, who quickly responded and refused to take any of the credit. Rather, Paul and Barnabas admonished the people to “turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them” (v. 15, ESV).

“In the generations gone by He permitted all the nations to go their own ways; and yet He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good and gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons" (vv.16 - 17, NASB). These scriptures shout that His faithfulness remains even when we are faithless. His testimony is made known in His goodness without a word.

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world” (Ps. 19:1 - 4, NIV).

If you are losing the wonder, if the questions are louder than the answers, if the darkness is overtaking you, get out to a place man didn’t create. Then listen … the world is a witness to the attributes of God.

By: Tammy Dunahoo, vice president and general supervisor of The Foursquare Church

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thank you so much Sis,for sharing the great encouragement the wonderful works from Our Lord Jesus Christ.. Glory to God.

Posted by elsa schrabeck on 2013-02-14 13:01:25

Thank you so much Tammy, for such timely words! My eyes were opened as I read this testimony of God's Faithfulness towards us!

Posted by Debbie Szeker Stair on 2013-02-05 06:39:50

Tammy, thank you so much for sharing this amazing Word! Your transparency, honesty and humility is apparent in each and every part of your story. It leaves all of with hope that God not only uses many different methods to speak to us, but also walks with us through the valley. This is encouraging!

Posted by Jon Maier on 2013-02-04 09:31:20

Tammy, you are such a beautiful writer. I really enjoyed reading your devotional because I draw so much closeness, joy and awe from God's creation. His faithfulness is something I find myself overwhelmed in gratitude for daily. Thank you for your encouragement and transparency.

Posted by Jessica on 2013-02-04 09:11:01

Thank you Tammy. I have never been more grateful for God's faithfulness and for His marvelous gift of encouragment and comfort through the Holy Spirit. As I read this I was reminded that "His mercies are new every morning and great is His faithfulness."

Posted by Cindy Henderson on 2013-02-04 07:50:28

As I read your words what I call Christmas snow is falling to the ground. Although it is not Christmas, out my window is what reminds me of Christmas. Seeing God's creation and reading your devotional reminds me, it is well with my soul and even in those times that we feel like we are in the desert, we are never alone. God is there too and in this place we may hear, well done my friends, well done.